Posts tagged irish golf breaks

This week the Irish Open headed to Carton House, Co. Kildare, so we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the course the pros are competing on and the second course this superb golf resort. More >

In many ways Ireland’s North West is the Cinderella of Irish golf. Despite being a natural beauty, it’s often overlooked in favour of its more gregarious siblings in the south west and around Dublin who are constantly shouting about how brilliant they are. But spend some time getting to know this unassuming wallflower and you’ll discover a few pleasant surprises along the way. More >

The heroes of Irish golf are set to be welcomed home in style after Darren Clarke’s win at the Open. The Irish Open will head to Killarney Golf and Fishing Club and all four Irish major winners from the last 4 years are in the field. Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke now have 6 major championships between them after the Opens, both British and US, were won recently by Rory and Darren. Their presence is set to attract a hero’s welcome and the setting for the tournament is as dramatic as the golf promises to be. Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is set in stunning Irish countryside and boasts three championship golf courses. Why not watch the action at the Irish Open live between playing some of the very best golf courses in Europe. Here are ten of the best Irish golf break destinations for you to visit over the August bank holiday weekend. More >